Undergraduate education: Oklahoma State University (GO POKES!)
Overall GPA: 3.48
Science GPA: 3.52
GRE: 294
Total PCE hours: 4000 as an EMT on a rural 911 BLS unit
Total HCE hours: N/A
Shadowing hours: 60 shadowing a PA in an urgent care
Volunteer hours: 660 as a religious missionary
How many times did you apply?: 1
Age: 25
Gender: Male
Why PA? Versatility. I have many interests and the ability of the PA to work in an OR one day and a family practice clinic the next is exciting. In an era of burnout and exhaustion, I think the ability to change specialties on a whim will lead to a longer, happier, more fulfilling career.
How many programs did you apply to? 7
How many programs did you interview with and what were the outcomes? 4 interviews; 3 waitlists; 1 acceptance (at my top choice!)
Where will you be attending? University of Oklahoma Health Science Center in Oklahoma City
Anything you found interesting about interviews?They are actually very low stress. At this point in the application process, they know you want to be a PA. They know your stats and your story. The faculty really just wants to put a name to a face and a voice.
Were there any helpful resources (books, websites, webinars, etc) you used to get through prerequisites courses, the application or interview process? I leaned heavily on office hours for pre-reqs (I’ve learned the most annoying students tend to have the most success). For the application, I just took my time and was thorough. For the interviews, I used Savanna Perry’s interview guide which helped ease my nerves.
Any advice for other pre-PA students? If you really want it, you will get there. It is a long, gauntlet of a process, but everyone has to go through it – you are not alone.
Where can we find you? (Instagram, TikTok, Website, etc) – ormsby_nick – I don’t post a lot, I’m a lurker!
